Skowhegan honors local veterans, including Steven Spaulding, at Memorial Day Parade

Spaulding, who was a key organizer of the parade in past years and commander of the American Legion Post 16, served in the Marine Corps and died shortly after being diagnosed with lung cancer last summer.

South Portland dedicates park to paratrooper killed in Iraq 16 years ago

The park that brought so much joy to Jason Swiger's childhood is renamed in his honor, with a message to follow his lead and "always extend your hand in friendship."

Here’s a listing of Memorial Day events around central Maine this weekend

There's no shortage of things to do this weekend with events happening from Anson to Whitefield and everywhere in-between.

Sidney to hold Memorial Day parade, program May 29

Jay veterans post lists Memorial Day events for Jay/Livermore Falls area

Memorial Day observance set for historic Dresden courthouse

Cemetery association to hold Memorial Day ceremony in Augusta

Oakland American Legion parade set for May 29

Hallowell Legion to host Memorial Day service May 29

Whitefield society to celebrate Memorial Day May 29